*Workshop will be presented in ASL*
Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. If this expansion of “laser” seems impossible to interpret elegantly into American Sign Language (ASL), then this workshop is for you!
Join us in undertaking a holistic exploration of interpreting technical STEM content. We will explore the challenges inherent in such work so that participants can identify their personal areas of improvement. An ASL-centric technical language framework incorporating both vocabulary and syntax will be introduced as a tool for effective communication, suitable for various settings ranging from K-12 classrooms to professional workplaces. Elements of this framework developed recently by the presenter and colleagues will be reviewed, with an emphasis on leveraging the full capabilities of ASL to convey the richness of STEM content in creative ways. We will also analyze syntactic best practices, covering approaches for combining technical signs into coherent and compelling sentences. Participants will be provided with opportunities to collaboratively assess and strengthen their technical interpreting skills using the discussed ASL-centric language framework as a guide.
Active WAVLI Members: $40
Active WAVLI DI Members: $35
Registration limited to 50 participants
Registration cancellations and refunds available until December 28
Please note that participants are required to be present a minimum of 75% of the time to be considered in attendance. Those who are logged in less than 75% of the time will not receive a certificate of completion.
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY
Colin Lualdi is a physics PhD candidate in the group of Paul Kwiat at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studies quantum information science. He is involved at all levels of ASL STEM development, ranging from training local interpreters to serving as a contributor to various national ASL STEM projects, including Quantum ASL and ASLCORE. A graduate of the Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, MA, Colin received an AB degree in physics and certificates in linguistics and computer science from Princeton University.
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